Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division launches ‘EASE’ team for women empowerment

Western Railway said the initiative will also focus on motivating and guiding women employees towards personal growth. Representational Pic

Western Railway's Mumbai Central Division has launched a new initiative titled ‘EASE' (Empowerment Advocates and Support Enhancement) aimed at promoting women empowerment, welfare and workplace support across the division, officials said on Saturday.

The initiative has been launched under the guidance of Dr Aarti Singh Parihar, Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) of Mumbai Central Division.

Women representatives nominated from multiple departments

According to Western Railway officials, women representatives from various departments have been nominated as members of the EASE team to ensure wider participation and representation from different sections of the division.

Team to visit stations and workplaces

Officials said the EASE team will regularly visit railway stations, offices and workplaces under Mumbai Division to directly interact with women employees and staff members.

The interactions are aimed at understanding the concerns, challenges, suggestions and experiences of women employees in a more open and approachable manner.

Focus on leadership, confidence and professional growth

Western Railway said the initiative will also focus on motivating and guiding women employees towards personal growth, professional development, confidence-building and leadership enhancement.

Initiative aims to create inclusive work environment

According to officials, the EASE initiative is intended to create a safe, inclusive and supportive work environment where women employees feel heard, valued and encouraged to excel in their professional roles.

Western Railway said the formation of the EASE team reflects its commitment towards gender inclusivity, employee welfare and building a positive workplace culture across the Mumbai Central Division.

Western Railway reports robust performance in FY 2025-26; here are the key milestones

Western Railway (WR) reported robust growth across freight loading, infrastructure development, safety, passenger services, and revenue generation in the financial year 2025-26.

The zone entered the 100 million tonnes club for the fourth consecutive year, recording freight loading of around 106 million tonnes. It remained the leading contributor in container, fertiliser and mineral oil loading on Indian Railways.

Container loading stood at 35.33 million tonnes (38 per cent share), fertiliser at 19.49 million tonnes (29 per cent), and mineral oil at 11.71 million tonnes (23 per cent).

Three new Gati Shakti Cargo terminals were commissioned in Mumbai Central, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad divisions.